Business Consultant (Investment Performance & Risk Analytics)

SimCorp

Country: Philippines

Location: Manila

Time Type: Full time

Posted On: September 28, 2024

In SimCorp, we assist some of the biggest financial institutions in the world to be fruitful by simplifying their investments, accounting, and operations. SimCorp continuously enhances the portfolio of offerings to remain at the forefront of industry technology and trends. 

In this role as Business Consultant in the Investment Performance & Risk Analytics, you will join our Advanced Delivery Center (ADC) in Manila, one of SimCorp's Centres of Excellence for configuration. Business Consultants in the ADC further extend the configuration standards of SimCorp Dimension to tailor and deploy these at the customers. You will contribute to the effective delivery of SimCorp Dimension, working primarily within performance and risk measurement topics, and will be collaborating, mostly remotely, with the implementation project teams in SimCorp's Consulting Services around the world.

What you will be responsible for

  • Participating in all aspects of SimCorp Dimension implementations (related to the Performance & Risk Analytics area), including configuration, integration, and test

  • Documenting client requirements and mapping to SimCorp Dimension functions and processes, identifying process improvements and efficiencies where possible

  • Designing and delivering an overall solution set to meet client requirements, modelling operational workflows around SimCorp Dimension, customizing, and delivering standard configuration solutions, and developing and delivering new solutions

  • Assisting the client in developing an overall test strategy and test plans and supporting the client in the execution of test cases, troubleshooting and resolving issues as they arise

  • Providing configuration and end-user training, allowing the client to maintain SimCorp Dimension and optimize its usage

  • Constantly expanding your knowledge of SimCorp Dimension and the clients' business to ensure that clients get the optimal configuration and workflow

What we value

Most importantly, you can see yourself contributing and thriving in the position described above.  How you gained the skills needed for doing that is less important. We expect you to be good at several of the following and be able to - and interested in - learning the rest. 

  • Experience in the Financial Industry 

  • Degree in Finance, Economics, Physics, Math, Science or Engineering  

  • Experience in quantitative analysis and/or mathematical/financial modelling or valuation of financial instruments 

  • Good knowledge about performance and risk measurement, ideally in the investment management industry   

  • Practical knowledge of different metrics and industry standards for measuring performance and risk (e.g., Value at Risk, Return calculations methods) would be of a great advantage   

  • Some business analysis or project experience would be of advantage 

  • Enthusiasm to learn and use new software 

  • Great communication, coordination- and interpersonal skills 

  • Fluency in English 

  • CFA or FRM would be a plus 

Benefits 

    • Flexible working hours and working model (on-site/hybrid) 
    • HMO coverage and group life insurance  
    • Monthly allowances (rice, transportation, internet)  
    • 13th month pay and annual performance and well-being bonus   
    • Professional training and courses (starting from a 3-week SimCorp Dimension®  Academy)    
    • Possibility to develop your career in an international environment  
    • Integration events and charity projects  
    • New office located in Bonifacio Global City

    In addition, we provide a good work & life balance and opportunities for professional development in an international environment: there is never just only one route - we offer an individual approach to professional development to support the direction you want to take. Visit our career pages to learn more about working at SimCorp:  www.simcorp.com/career

    Next steps

    Please send us your application via our career site.

    For any questions you are welcome to contact Beej Chua, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner on  or Hanna Brzózka on

    Who we are

    For over 50 years, we have worked closely with investment and asset managers to become the world’s leading provider of integrated investment management solutions. We are 2,800+ colleagues with a broad range of nationalities, educations, professional experiences, ages, and backgrounds in general.

    SimCorp is an independent subsidiary of the Deutsche Börse Group. Following the recent merger with Axioma, we leverage the combined strength of our brands to provide an industry-leading, full, front-to-back offering for our clients, with SimCorp as the overarching company brand and Axioma as a key product brand.

    SimCorp is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a culture where diverse perspectives and expertise are integrated in our everyday work. We believe in the continual growth and development of our employees, so that we can provide best-in-class solutions to our clients.

    While striving to deliver client value, we believe it is vital to consider our people and our planet in every business decision we make. Acting responsibly is not optional. It is essential.

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